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Asbestos Artex Removal in Coombe, Kent
Buildings in Coombe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our artex removal service covers removal of textured ceilings and walls.
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Loft conversions and extensions
Get a quote for Coombe
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
How artex removal works in Coombe
According to HSE, textured coating work is normally non-licensed. Bigger jobs using steam or gel must be notified before they start. We often deal with textured walls, coated ceiling roses and Artex ceilings, and people typically contact us about walls before tiling and damaged or cracked coatings.
In places like Coombe, textured ceilings appear in older and newer homes. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing and removal of textured coatings
- You receive
- Lab result and consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Ceiling roses and cornices
They’re included in the test if they’re coated.
Coated plasterboard
Taking boards down whole avoids stripping the coating.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Coombe: your questions answered
Could my house in Coombe contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Coombe can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you come out to small villages like Coombe?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
What paperwork will I get?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Do you need a licence to remove Artex?
HSE’s code of practice says it will not normally be licensable. Larger steam or gel jobs must be notified first.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
After the job
Covered coatings should be recorded.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Test every different coating
- Keep the results and paperwork
- Book your plasterer after removal
- Keep pets away
Avoid these
Plan testing before the renovation starts.
If a coating has been damaged by a leak, keep people away from fallen pieces.
Typical Artex jobs in Coombe
Many electricians and plasterers ask for a test result before working on textured ceilings.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Ceilings due for plastering or skimming
- Coatings scraped during DIY
- Textured walls before a refit
- Ceilings coming down
Non-domestic buildings like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School should already have records of any textured coatings.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What category of work it is
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How fibres will be kept down
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- The room being worked on has to be empty and sealed off
- We leave the surface ready for your plasterer
- Other materials may need their own approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Textured walls
- Coated plasterboard
- Patched or painted coatings
- Swirl and stipple patterns
- Artex ceilings
- Ceiling roses and cornices (coated)
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
- Where we could park
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
The process
Our team wears protective equipment, and keep the room closed while we work. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on.
- Let us know which rooms have textured coatings
- We sample each different coating for testing
- We go through the options and send a quote
- The room is sealed, and the coating removed wet or the boards taken down
- We clean up and send the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Textured ceilings in Coombe
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. We cover Coombe as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Coombe, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, textured ceilings may date from an earlier renovation. For rented flats close to Sandwich station, textured ceilings can be tested between tenancies. Coombe is within about 6 miles of the coast; indoor work like textured coating removal isn’t affected by the weather.
Here we cover the CT3 and CT13 postcode area, and your Artex job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include White Mill (1.6 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Schools near Coombe include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note